Mitchell Bailey
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Mitchell Bailey is a Digital Broadcast Journalist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He first joined the Global News team as an online web producer in May 2023 before switching over to the television department in December 2024.
Born and raised in Glace Bay, N.S., Mitchell moved to the Halifax area in September 2021 as he began a two-year radio television journalism program at NSCC’s Ivany Campus, graduating with Honours in journalism.
Throughout the program, he completed two internship periods in the Global Halifax office before joining the team full-time. His story interests include cost-of-living issues, business, crime, and local politics.
When he’s not providing Halifax with the latest news coverage, you can catch Mitchell out for a run, diving into a new book, researching his next travel destination, or learning Spanish.
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Video Archives
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Federal government announces funding to prevent gun violence in Halifax -
“It was a mess”: Magnetic World concertgoers voice safety concerns after festival -
Nova Scotia teacher faces multiple sexual offence and assault charges -
N.S. RCMP continue to investigate after school teacher is charged with assault, sexual assault -
Premier Tim Houston softens stance on prospect of data centres in the province -
Better travelling alternatives needed to combat Halifax’s traffic issues say commuters -
Report finds N.S. to be one of the hardest in country to form a union -
Pilot project in Halifax aims to identify vacant homes and public spaces as potential affordable homes -
Maritime business groups speak out against rising commercial property taxes -
N.S. sees record number of housing starts in 2025, but officials say more work needs to be done -
Conflict with U.S. and Iran causing changes to Dalhousie law school admission process -
NDP introduces new bill calling the province to reverse income assistance changes -
New changes to N.S. income assistance program affects people with disabilities living in tents -
Maritime environmental groups call on provincial governments to better address climate change -
Atlantic Canadian politicians react after Hilroy leaves Cape Breton, Newfoundland off its cover -
Gus’ Pub takes a stand against AI-generated posters -
Halifax legal community reacts to N.S. preventing people living in tents from higher income assistance -
Rumours Cabaret calls on community for help to avoid potential closure -
Halifax man accused of threatening to bomb U.S. consulate not ready to pursue bail -
Maritimers react to Meta’s multi-billion social media settlement.
Author Archives
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Narrowed rebate eligibility leaves some Nova Scotians worried about heating costsAs colder temperatures approach, some in Nova Scotia are raising concerns over heating costs and questioning the adequacy of the province's assistance rebate program.Canada3 hours
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Halifax gets nearly $2M in federal funding to prevent gun, gang violenceThe federal government has announced nearly $2 million in funding for the Halifax area to help prevent gun and gang violence in the community.CanadaSep 29
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N.S. mother vows to finish late son’s fight for improved income support for tent residentsA Nova Scotia woman is calling on the province to reverse a decision that has cut off people who live in tents from accessing enhanced income assistance.CanadaSep 9
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‘Keep human culture alive’: Halifax music venue takes a stand against AI postersGus' Pub in Halifax has decided it will no longer be accepting AI event posters. Staff say they want to promote and support local artists and 'human culture.'CanadaSep 2
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‘Cruel’: Legal community questions N.S. move to exclude tents from higher income assistanceMembers of Halifax's legal community are reacting after the provincial government prevented people living in tents from accessing higher income assistance.CanadaSep 1
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Halifax LGBTQ2S bar ‘Rumours’ at risk of closing due to rising costsThe previous "Rumours" closed in the 1990s but a couple brought it back in 2024. They're now facing the potential of having to close this iteration because of rising costs.CanadaAug 31
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Teachers at Nova Scotia children’s hospital help patients keep up with schoolworkTeachers working full-time at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax say they're aiming to ensure patients don't fall behind on schoolwork during their hospital stay.CanadaAug 25
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Nova Scotia emergency dispatchers strike over wages and staffing concernsTwo weeks into their strike, emergency dispatch workers across Nova Scotia are calling on their employer to return to the bargaining table.CanadaJul 30
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Halifax apartment building launches car-for-rent incentiveThe Rent for Rides campaign offers a move-in incentive for tenants at the Agency Art Lofts, a 173-unit building on Hollis Street.CanadaJul 29
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Halifax-area fires leave residents displaced, grocery store forced to closeFire destroyed three buildings that included residential units and a commercial business on Monday evening on Gaston Road in Dartmouth.FireJul 28
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Labour advocates warn Nova Scotia wages aren’t keeping pace with cost of livingResearchers are calling for employers to offer a living wage, as recent data shows more Atlantic Canadians are struggling to hold on to their paycheques.CanadaJul 20
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Temporary residents, employers in N.S. struggling with immigration changesSandeep Kaur said she submitted an application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program in November 2023. After a two-and-a-half year wait, she was told her file was closed as of May 1.CanadaJul 17
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Man who recorded Halifax Costco racist tirade says he’s ‘deeply impacted’ by incidentHalifax Regional Police have since released photos of the suspect and are urging the public to help identify him.CrimeJul 8
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Halifax Wanderers’ president expresses frustration over timeline for new stadiumDerek Martin says he understands the municipality's financial constraints and is also looking at options for a privately-funded venue in the downtown area.SportsJun 24
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Halifax airport expands European reach with new direct flight to BrusselsAir Canada will now offer direct flights to Brussels out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The airport will have direct flights to 15 European destinations this summer.CanadaJun 18
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Halifax tenant says building was partly demolished while she waited for tenancy rulingA Halifax woman says she has no place to live after returning home from work last week to find crews demolishing her apartment building.CanadaJun 16
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Low vacancy, high rents continue to make Halifax hard for rentersThe latest in a long string of reports and studies shows Halifax continues to be a tough place for renters.CanadaJun 15
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Nova Scotia teen with Egyptian roots chosen as official ball carrier for World Cup matchIbrahim Elsherif has been selected to be an official match ball carrier for an upcoming World Cup match between Egypt and New Zealand in Vancouver on June 21.CanadaJun 11
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Halifax researchers weigh pros and cons of social media ban for youthHalifax researchers at Dalhousie University have been looking into the possible downsides of restricting social media access to youth, and privacy concerns.CanadaJun 10
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Family of N.S. long-term care residents hopeful as union votes on tentative dealCUPE, which represents about 3,600 striking staff, reached a tentative agreement with the province over the weekend.CanadaJun 8
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‘A risky deal’: N.S. seniors looking to downsize hesitant because of rental marketA Nova Scotia senior looking to sell his home and downsize says he's worried he won't be able to afford a rental unit in Halifax.CanadaJun 3
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Halifax youth faces charges after airsoft gun fired in McDonald’sPolice said the charges came after images circulated on social media of two teens brandishing airsoft guns inside a McDonald's on Larry Uteck Boulevard.CrimeMay 29
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Halifax newborn death: Questions remain as community, first responders copeHalifax police say they're still waiting for autopsy results and that they haven't been able to speak to the mother, who remains in hospital, because of her serious condition.CanadaMay 26
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Serial Nova Scotia fraudster sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for forgery, impersonationThe list of offences she was found guilty of includes submitting false claims of dead family members in order to receive paid leave from several jobs.CanadaMay 21
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‘Hidden homelessness’ a problem for N.S. post-secondary students: researcherA recent report conducted by a group of Nova Scotia and Alberta researchers finds about one in four Canadian post-secondary students experiences some form of homelessness.CanadaMay 20